Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

University of Georgia•Athens, GA

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About The Position

The Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) ensures that the University of Georgia School of Medicine (UGA SOM) meets its educational goals for medical student programs while advancing excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role oversees monitoring of strategic plan goals and accreditation standards, identifies areas for improvement, and provides data-informed recommendations to school leadership. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean is responsible for documenting CQI activities, developing and managing processes to track strategic plan key metrics, and supporting the Faculty Accreditation Lead (FAL) in the LCME process. The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Faculty Accreditation Lead to support accreditation activities in preparation for the upcoming LCME visit in 2027. This role will also collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure that UGA SOM has the appropriate tools, data systems, and structures to support robust CQI processes and continuous institutional learning.

Requirements

MD, DO, PhD, EdD
At least two years of experience with quality improvement and accreditation in higher education or healthcare.
At least five years of experience in medical education as a teacher, administrator, or academic leader.

Nice To Haves

Physicians in the School of Medicine are expected to maintain an active Georgia state medical license, board certification, and a DEA license, which may be required to obtain local hospital credentials or deliver patient care.
Three years experience with quality management platforms, data dashboards and analytics.
Three years experience building faculty or staff engagement in institutional improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes.
Demonstrated success leading CQI initiatives in a medical education environment.
Demonstrated success using CQI models (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to provide structure and process for driving improvement.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency in data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting to support CQI and strategic planning.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and accountability.

Responsibilities

Chair the SOM CQI Committee, composed of faculty and administrative representatives, to engage the broader community in quality improvement.
Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities, improvement plans, and strategic plan progress.
Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard to monitor trends, goal progression, outcomes, and potential improvement opportunities.
Work in partnership with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees to align accreditation requirements, CQI processes, and the School's Strategic Plan.
Lead the collection, analysis, and synthesis of accreditation-related and quality-related data to support reports and communications with, and subsequent decision making by leadership and relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and documentation required for LCME accreditation and continuous readiness.
Support the FAL with CQI related data/information needed for preparing self-studies, progress reports, and other required submissions to the LCME.
Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure the integration of assessment data into CQI efforts.
Oversee and support faculty, staff, and student education and engagement in CQI.
Work with the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and other leaders to ensure that CQI processes inform ongoing curriculum management, student support, and strategic planning.